2020: Scarvelous/SEW.LA (new vendor!)

I sew bags, the majority of which are vinyl lined, or waterproof, out of fabric that reflects my ancestry, oilcloth, and modern designer fabrics. They are perfect for projects/notions, cosmetics, diapers and wipes, and pool/beach bags

Instagram: @scarvelous

Facebook: Scarvelous

Twitter: @scarvelous

How long have you been in business, and what inspired you to start your business?

18 years. I’ve always been creative, and I needed a creative outlet, whilst working a stressful job in a corporate America.

What's your favorite thing about being a maker?

My customers, and their reactions to my fabric choices.

For the Virtual Homespun Yarn Party, March 22, 2020, 12-5 PM:

Online shopping: Direct message on Facebook or Instagram, I can then provide an invoice

Virtual Booth: Flickr: 2020 Scarvelous/SEW.LA

Discount / Special Offer: 20% off all products over $20

Platform(s) for the virtual HYP:  Facebook, Instagram, Ravelry, Twitter

2020: CreateTricks (new vendor!)

CreateTricks produces hand-crafted project bags with vintage and limited quantity, high-quality fabrics. Many bags sport vintage and specialty buttons from my mother, who collected them for decades! All bags are designed and made with creativity and care by a knitting addict. Project bags range from the largest Liz Tote with snap closure for blankets and sweaters, to medium zipper and drawstring bags, to small notions bags. The Janice Bag (an exclusive design) sits up on the table or can be worn on the wrist, and holds shawls and mid-sized sweaters. Fabric is sourced from estate sales, interior designers, destashers, and thrift stores. Every Bag has a Story!

Website: createtricks.com

Instagram: @thecreatetricks

Facebook: TheCreateTricks

What shops carry your products?
SO Original Yarn Studio, Sandy Spring, MD

How long have you been in business, and what inspired you to start your business?
Full-time since January 2018. It started with buttons. Hundreds of them. I’m not making that up. Mom said I could have them but only if I put them to good use, so I made myself a knitting project bag and added a button. Then I made another. And another (there were a LOT of buttons)! I started changing up the patterns, adjusting them to fit my needs. Friends began to ask whether they could buy my bags, and CreateTricks bags were born. Fabric for my bags comes from estate sales, destashers, friends, interior designers, and fabric store clearance racks. I love vintage and mid-century modern designs. Recycling and reusing materials helps keep my prices reasonable.

What's your favorite thing about being a maker?
Playing with color and texture, my bright sun-filled studio, interacting with knitters!

Is your shop involved in any charity or educational efforts you’d like to let people know about?
For every 10 bags sold, CreateTricks donates a bag to organizations working on behalf of at-risk women and children. Every purchase helps someone in need.

For the Virtual Homespun Yarn Party, March 22, 2020, 12-5 PM:
 

Online shopping: Place orders on www.etsy.com/shop/CreateTricksBags

Virtual Booth: Flickr: CreateTricks

Discount / Special Offer: 10% off if 3 bags are purchased in one transaction

Platform(s) for the virtual HYP:  Facebook

 

2020: Black Purl Magic (new vendor!)

Black Purl Magic is a BIPOC woman-owned business that creates items that are useful to crafters. It is our goal to create craft inclusive items, including but not limited to, project bags, stitch markers, enamel pins, etc. that bring an eclectic and diverse feel to the fiber community.

Instagram: @blackpurlmagic
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BlackPurlMagic

How long have you been in business, and what inspired you to start your business?

I’ve been in business for one year. I was inspired by my love of knitting notions and wanting to see representation in the knitting community. Through this inspiration, I put together quirky and cultured notions, pins and bags for the fiber world.

What's your favorite thing about being a maker?

The community. It’s so fulfilling and overwhelming to know that so many people in the fiber community can identify with the items I have to offer. This is truly an amazing circle of people!

 

 

For the Virtual Homespun Yarn Party, March 22, 2020, 12-5 PM:
 

Online shopping: Place orders on www.etsy.com/shop/BlackPurlMagic

Virtual Booth: YouTube: Black Purl Magic

Discount / Special Offer: 15% off all orders with code. 20% off for fellow vendors. 

Platform(s) for the virtual HYP:  Instagram, Facebook

 

2018: That Clever Clementine

If you have things to tote and protect, try my handmade project bags, zipper wristlet clutches, snappy little notions pouches, and reversible fabric yarn bowls.

Customer comments? Got those, too!

"They are well made, attractive ... practical"

"The fabric's divine ... workmanship is absolutely superb ..."

"Best cootie catchers ever."

Website: ThatCleverClementine.com

Twitter: @clevrclementine

Instagram: @thatcleverclementine

Facebook: ThatCleverClementine

2018: StarKnits

Quality project bags, fabric baskets, stitch markers, customized crochet hooks and more!

I create what I call project support. I think everyone needs a little color and fun in their life! I offer quality project bags in very useful shapes and sizes and fun attractive fabrics,  stitch markers (both knitting and crochet) and custom crochet hooks. I love helping to organize and protect your projects as you carry them around.



Website: www.starknits.net
Twitter: @starknits
Instagram: @starknits
Facebook: StarKnits